Tree of the Year 2009 Nominations06/30/2009 It’s time to send in your pick for “Tree of the Year 2009.” Nominations are due June 30th.  Each year, one large and one small tree within the Austin city limits will be recognized. Look for trees that are native, healthy and beautiful. A nomination form may be found at www.cityofaustin.org/treeoftheyear. A form may also be picked up at local plant nurseries or the Zilker Garden Center.The winners will be chosen by a committee that includes representatives from Austin Energy, Parks and Recreation, Watershed Protection and Development Review, the University of Texas and the community.Date:  Nominations are due June 30th, 2009Contact:  www.cityofaustin.org/treeoftheyear or call (512) 482-5342

Tree of the Year 2009 Nominations06/30/2009 It’s time to send in your pick for “Tree of the Year 2009.” Nominations are due June 30th.  Each year, one large and one small tree within the Austin city limits will be recognized. Look for trees that are native, healthy and beautiful. A nomination form may be found at www.cityofaustin.org/treeoftheyear. A form may also be picked up at local plant nurseries or the Zilker Garden Center.The winners will be chosen by a committee that includes representatives from Austin Energy, Parks and Recreation, Watershed Protection and Development Review, the University of Texas and the community.Date:  Nominations are due June 30th, 2009Contact:  www.cityofaustin.org/treeoftheyear or call (512) 482-5342

Tree of the Year 2009 Nominations06/30/2009 It’s time to send in your pick for “Tree of the Year 2009.” Nominations are due June 30th.  Each year, one large and one small tree within the Austin city limits will be recognized. Look for trees that are native, healthy and beautiful. A nomination form may be found at www.cityofaustin.org/treeoftheyear. A form may also be picked up at local plant nurseries or the Zilker Garden Center.The winners will be chosen by a committee that includes representatives from Austin Energy, Parks and Recreation, Watershed Protection and Development Review, the University of Texas and the community.Date:  Nominations are due June 30th, 2009Contact:  www.cityofaustin.org/treeoftheyear or call (512) 482-5342

Tree of the Year 2009 Nominations06/30/2009 It’s time to send in your pick for “Tree of the Year 2009.” Nominations are due June 30th.  Each year, one large and one small tree within the Austin city limits will be recognized. Look for trees that are native, healthy and beautiful. A nomination form may be found at www.cityofaustin.org/treeoftheyear. A form may also be picked up at local plant nurseries or the Zilker Garden Center.The winners will be chosen by a committee that includes representatives from Austin Energy, Parks and Recreation, Watershed Protection and Development Review, the University of Texas and the community.Date:  Nominations are due June 30th, 2009Contact:  www.cityofaustin.org/treeoftheyear or call (512) 482-5342

Tree of the Year 2009 Nominations06/30/2009 It’s time to send in your pick for “Tree of the Year 2009.” Nominations are due June 30th.  Each year, one large and one small tree within the Austin city limits will be recognized. Look for trees that are native, healthy and beautiful. A nomination form may be found at www.cityofaustin.org/treeoftheyear. A form may also be picked up at local plant nurseries or the Zilker Garden Center.The winners will be chosen by a committee that includes representatives from Austin Energy, Parks and Recreation, Watershed Protection and Development Review, the University of Texas and the community.Date:  Nominations are due June 30th, 2009Contact:  www.cityofaustin.org/treeoftheyear or call (512) 482-5342

Tree of the Year 2009 Nominations06/30/2009 It’s time to send in your pick for “Tree of the Year 2009.” Nominations are due June 30th.  Each year, one large and one small tree within the Austin city limits will be recognized. Look for trees that are native, healthy and beautiful. A nomination form may be found at www.cityofaustin.org/treeoftheyear. A form may also be picked up at local plant nurseries or the Zilker Garden Center.The winners will be chosen by a committee that includes representatives from Austin Energy, Parks and Recreation, Watershed Protection and Development Review, the University of Texas and the community.Date:  Nominations are due June 30th, 2009Contact:  www.cityofaustin.org/treeoftheyear or call (512) 482-5342

 Quilombo Community Garden Workday06/20/2009   Quilombo, a community garden on the east side, is looking for help in making this season a bountiful one! Quilombo is entirely volunteer run, and works with a minimum of funds.  Please join volunteers on Saturdays, to come together four hours before sunset and put energy into the garden in exchange for vegetables. Find out more at www.quilombogardens.org. Date:  Saturday, June 20th Time:  Four hours before sunset (approx. 4:00pm -8:00pm) Location: 5606 Harold Court Austin, TX 78721 Contact: Julia Bonnheim ( 214-998-9449) or Megan Barbour (512-422-6327)

Tree of the Year 2009 Nominations06/30/2009 It’s time to send in your pick for “Tree of the Year 2009.” Nominations are due June 30th.  Each year, one large and one small tree within the Austin city limits will be recognized. Look for trees that are native, healthy and beautiful. A nomination form may be found at www.cityofaustin.org/treeoftheyear. A form may also be picked up at local plant nurseries or the Zilker Garden Center.The winners will be chosen by a committee that includes representatives from Austin Energy, Parks and Recreation, Watershed Protection and Development Review, the University of Texas and the community.Date:  Nominations are due June 30th, 2009Contact:  www.cityofaustin.org/treeoftheyear or call (512) 482-5342

Tree of the Year 2009 Nominations06/30/2009 It’s time to send in your pick for “Tree of the Year 2009.” Nominations are due June 30th.  Each year, one large and one small tree within the Austin city limits will be recognized. Look for trees that are native, healthy and beautiful. A nomination form may be found at www.cityofaustin.org/treeoftheyear. A form may also be picked up at local plant nurseries or the Zilker Garden Center.The winners will be chosen by a committee that includes representatives from Austin Energy, Parks and Recreation, Watershed Protection and Development Review, the University of Texas and the community.Date:  Nominations are due June 30th, 2009Contact:  www.cityofaustin.org/treeoftheyear or call (512) 482-5342

Tree of the Year 2009 Nominations06/30/2009 It’s time to send in your pick for “Tree of the Year 2009.” Nominations are due June 30th.  Each year, one large and one small tree within the Austin city limits will be recognized. Look for trees that are native, healthy and beautiful. A nomination form may be found at www.cityofaustin.org/treeoftheyear. A form may also be picked up at local plant nurseries or the Zilker Garden Center.The winners will be chosen by a committee that includes representatives from Austin Energy, Parks and Recreation, Watershed Protection and Development Review, the University of Texas and the community.Date:  Nominations are due June 30th, 2009Contact:  www.cityofaustin.org/treeoftheyear or call (512) 482-5342

Tree of the Year 2009 Nominations06/30/2009 It’s time to send in your pick for “Tree of the Year 2009.” Nominations are due June 30th.  Each year, one large and one small tree within the Austin city limits will be recognized. Look for trees that are native, healthy and beautiful. A nomination form may be found at www.cityofaustin.org/treeoftheyear. A form may also be picked up at local plant nurseries or the Zilker Garden Center.The winners will be chosen by a committee that includes representatives from Austin Energy, Parks and Recreation, Watershed Protection and Development Review, the University of Texas and the community.Date:  Nominations are due June 30th, 2009Contact:  www.cityofaustin.org/treeoftheyear or call (512) 482-5342

Tree of the Year 2009 Nominations06/30/2009 It’s time to send in your pick for “Tree of the Year 2009.” Nominations are due June 30th.  Each year, one large and one small tree within the Austin city limits will be recognized. Look for trees that are native, healthy and beautiful. A nomination form may be found at www.cityofaustin.org/treeoftheyear. A form may also be picked up at local plant nurseries or the Zilker Garden Center.The winners will be chosen by a committee that includes representatives from Austin Energy, Parks and Recreation, Watershed Protection and Development Review, the University of Texas and the community.Date:  Nominations are due June 30th, 2009Contact:  www.cityofaustin.org/treeoftheyear or call (512) 482-5342

Tree of the Year 2009 Nominations06/30/2009 It’s time to send in your pick for “Tree of the Year 2009.” Nominations are due June 30th.  Each year, one large and one small tree within the Austin city limits will be recognized. Look for trees that are native, healthy and beautiful. A nomination form may be found at www.cityofaustin.org/treeoftheyear. A form may also be picked up at local plant nurseries or the Zilker Garden Center.The winners will be chosen by a committee that includes representatives from Austin Energy, Parks and Recreation, Watershed Protection and Development Review, the University of Texas and the community.Date:  Nominations are due June 30th, 2009Contact:  www.cityofaustin.org/treeoftheyear or call (512) 482-5342

Tree of the Year 2009 Nominations06/30/2009 It’s time to send in your pick for “Tree of the Year 2009.” Nominations are due June 30th.  Each year, one large and one small tree within the Austin city limits will be recognized. Look for trees that are native, healthy and beautiful. A nomination form may be found at www.cityofaustin.org/treeoftheyear. A form may also be picked up at local plant nurseries or the Zilker Garden Center.The winners will be chosen by a committee that includes representatives from Austin Energy, Parks and Recreation, Watershed Protection and Development Review, the University of Texas and the community.Date:  Nominations are due June 30th, 2009Contact:  www.cityofaustin.org/treeoftheyear or call (512) 482-5342

Ecological Literacy Workday 06/27/09       Combining volunteer work with learning about local ecology, the Ecological Literacy Day at Hornsby Bend begins with several hours of outdoor work - ranging from trail maintenance to habitat restoration to work in the native plant nursery - and ends with at least an hour of learning about local ecology - birds, bugs, and more! Wear boots and work clothing, and be sure to bring your binoculars.   When:  Saturday, June 27th  9am-1pm Where:  Hornsby Bend, 2210 South FM 973 (SE Austin – 78725) Contact:  Kevin Anderson at Kevin.Anderson@ci.austin.tx.us or 512-972-1960  

Poop Patrol06/27/2009 Friends of Red Bud Isle are going to conduct another quick sweep of the park for wayward poops. The last Poop Patrol was a great success and much appreciated by park users. Please join volunteers for an hour on Saturday, June 27th before the real heat kicks in to keep the park healthy.  RSVP with shirt size. Volunteers will meet at 9am at the kiosk. Bring your own poop scooper. Trash bags and (in an unrelated capacity) kolaches will be provided. This is a fido and kiddo friendly event.  Date:  Saturday, June 27th Time:  9am-10amLocation: Red Bud Isle,   3401 Red Bud Trail (Central Austin – 78703)Contact: berna@austin.rr.com Note: RSVP with t-shirt size 

 Quilombo Community Garden Workday06/27/2009   Quilombo, a community garden on the east side, is looking for help in making this season a bountiful one! Quilombo is entirely volunteer run, and works with a minimum of funds.  Please join volunteers on Saturdays, to come together four hours before sunset and put energy into the garden in exchange for vegetables. Find out more at www.quilombogardens.org. Date:  Saturday, June 27th Time:  Four hours before sunset (approx. 4:00pm -8:00pm) Location: 5606 Harold Court Austin, TX 78721 Contact: Julia Bonnheim ( 214-998-9449) or Megan Barbour (512-422-6327)

Tree of the Year 2009 Nominations06/30/2009 It’s time to send in your pick for “Tree of the Year 2009.” Nominations are due June 30th.  Each year, one large and one small tree within the Austin city limits will be recognized. Look for trees that are native, healthy and beautiful. A nomination form may be found at www.cityofaustin.org/treeoftheyear. A form may also be picked up at local plant nurseries or the Zilker Garden Center.The winners will be chosen by a committee that includes representatives from Austin Energy, Parks and Recreation, Watershed Protection and Development Review, the University of Texas and the community.Date:  Nominations are due June 30th, 2009Contact:  www.cityofaustin.org/treeoftheyear or call (512) 482-5342

Tree of the Year 2009 Nominations06/30/2009 It’s time to send in your pick for “Tree of the Year 2009.” Nominations are due June 30th.  Each year, one large and one small tree within the Austin city limits will be recognized. Look for trees that are native, healthy and beautiful. A nomination form may be found at www.cityofaustin.org/treeoftheyear. A form may also be picked up at local plant nurseries or the Zilker Garden Center.The winners will be chosen by a committee that includes representatives from Austin Energy, Parks and Recreation, Watershed Protection and Development Review, the University of Texas and the community.Date:  Nominations are due June 30th, 2009Contact:  www.cityofaustin.org/treeoftheyear or call (512) 482-5342

Tree of the Year 2009 Nominations06/30/2009 It’s time to send in your pick for “Tree of the Year 2009.” Nominations are due June 30th.  Each year, one large and one small tree within the Austin city limits will be recognized. Look for trees that are native, healthy and beautiful. A nomination form may be found at www.cityofaustin.org/treeoftheyear. A form may also be picked up at local plant nurseries or the Zilker Garden Center.The winners will be chosen by a committee that includes representatives from Austin Energy, Parks and Recreation, Watershed Protection and Development Review, the University of Texas and the community.Date:  Nominations are due June 30th, 2009Contact:  www.cityofaustin.org/treeoftheyear or call (512) 482-5342

 Keep Austin Beautiful Beautification GrantsDue 7/10/09 Applications for the 2009 KAB Neighborhood Beautification Grants are being accepted until 5pm on Friday, July 10th so if you want to win apply today! Grants range from $500-$2,500 and funding supports public space improvement projects like butterfly gardens, creek restoration, pond/habitat garden installations, and more.  Information and forms are available, see contact information below. Contact:  www.KeepAustinBeautiful.org/NBG               Jessica@KeepAustinBeautiful.org or 512.501.3633

 Keep Austin Beautiful Beautification GrantsDue 7/10/09 Applications for the 2009 KAB Neighborhood Beautification Grants are being accepted until 5pm on Friday, July 10th so if you want to win apply today! Grants range from $500-$2,500 and funding supports public space improvement projects like butterfly gardens, creek restoration, pond/habitat garden installations, and more.  Information and forms are available, see contact information below. Contact:  www.KeepAustinBeautiful.org/NBG               Jessica@KeepAustinBeautiful.org or 512.501.3633

 Keep Austin Beautiful Beautification GrantsDue 7/10/09 Applications for the 2009 KAB Neighborhood Beautification Grants are being accepted until 5pm on Friday, July 10th so if you want to win apply today! Grants range from $500-$2,500 and funding supports public space improvement projects like butterfly gardens, creek restoration, pond/habitat garden installations, and more.  Information and forms are available, see contact information below. Contact:  www.KeepAustinBeautiful.org/NBG               Jessica@KeepAustinBeautiful.org or 512.501.3633

 Zilker Park Restoration8/08/09 EcoTexas is hosting upcoming workdays at the Zilker Preserve removing various invasive species, including Nandina, Japanese Privet, and Chinaberry among other species. Once the species are removed, the City of Austin will help with planting native species to restore Zilker to its natural state!  If you have any questions about the Zilker project, you can refer to the website www.zilker.ecotx.org. Dates:  Saturday August 8thTime:  8:30am-11amLocation: Zilker Park (Central Austin – 78702)Contact: please RSVP to getinvolved@ecotx.org 

 Keep Austin Beautiful Beautification GrantsDue 7/10/09 Applications for the 2009 KAB Neighborhood Beautification Grants are being accepted until 5pm on Friday, July 10th so if you want to win apply today! Grants range from $500-$2,500 and funding supports public space improvement projects like butterfly gardens, creek restoration, pond/habitat garden installations, and more.  Information and forms are available, see contact information below. Contact:  www.KeepAustinBeautiful.org/NBG               Jessica@KeepAustinBeautiful.org or 512.501.3633

 Keep Austin Beautiful Beautification GrantsDue 7/10/09 Applications for the 2009 KAB Neighborhood Beautification Grants are being accepted until 5pm on Friday, July 10th so if you want to win apply today! Grants range from $500-$2,500 and funding supports public space improvement projects like butterfly gardens, creek restoration, pond/habitat garden installations, and more.  Information and forms are available, see contact information below. Contact:  www.KeepAustinBeautiful.org/NBG               Jessica@KeepAustinBeautiful.org or 512.501.3633

 WildBasin Workday2nd Saturday of Each Month   Like to get dirty, work hard, and have fun? Then join us for trail maintenance, invasive plant removal, revegetation, erosion control, and other land management projects on the second Saturday of each month.   Date: 2nd Saturday of every month Time:  8:30am-12:00pm Location:  Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve, 805 N. Capitol of TX Hwy (West Austin-78746)  Contact:  For more details, email hike@wildbasin.org or call 512-327-7622, ext 17. Note: Wear hiking boots or sturdy shoes and long pants with a long-sleeved shirt; bring bottled water and gloves, plus a day/fanny pack to carry personal items. You need your hands free! Dress for the weather: hat & sunscreen for solar protection; raincoat/light jacket if it's chilly or raining lightly. We don't go out in thunderstorm conditions. Website: www.wildbasin.org

 Zilker Preserve Restoration7/11/09 EcoTexas is hosting upcoming workdays at the Zilker Preserve removing various invasive species, including Nandina, Japanese Privet, and Chinaberry among other species. Once the species are removed, the City of Austin will help with planting native species to restore Zilker to its natural state!  If you have any questions about the Zilker project, you can refer to the website www.zilker.ecotx.org. Dates:  Saturday, July 11thTime:  8:30am-11amMeeting Spot: We will meet in the parking lot near the Nature Center Preserve, which is located underneath the Mopac overpass.  See website for detailed directionsContact: please RSVP to getinvolved@ecotx.org

 North Loop Neighborhood Green07/11/2009   Bruning Green is a neighbor-maintained green space that was established in 2001 and has been developed into a beautiful little public space with a butterfly bed, path, stone seating walls, and bench. It is very precious to the neighborhood and needs regular maintenance to keep it in top condition.  Volunteers are needed to help mulch the trees to prevent ground compaction and help retain water.    Date: Saturday, July 11th    Time:  9am-10am Location:  Bruning Green @ 52nd, Evans, and Bruning Avenue (N. Central Austin - 78751) Parking:  along neighborhood streets, please be courteous of neighbors and do not block driveways Contact:  Cindy Black at cindy@rickblack.net to volunteer Note:  bring gloves and your weeding tool of choice

 Community Cleanup7/11/09Help cleanup Austin this summer by volunteering at an African American Outreach workday around town! Date: Saturday, July 11thTime: 9am-11AMLocation: Rosewood Primary School (Central Austin)Contact: please RSVP to Margaret at: africanamericanoutreach@gmail.com

 Mayfield Park and Preserve Monthly Gardening Project7/11/09 Enjoy beautiful Mayfield Park and help keep the gardens in tip-top shape at monthly volunteer days. Bring a trowel, gloves and garden clippers if you have them. Date:  Saturday July 11thTime: 10am-1pmLocation: 3505 W 35th St, Austin, TX‎, Austin, TX 78704.Contact:  Barbara Watt at 512-477-6031

 Community CleanupHelp cleanup Austin this summer by volunteering at an African American Outreach workday around town! Date: Sunday, July 12thTime: 1pm-3pmLocation: Branch Street between 11th & 12th (Central Austin)Contact: please RSVP to Margaret at: africanamericanoutreach@gmail.com

 Community Cleanup7/13/09Help cleanup Austin this summer by volunteering at an African American Outreach workday around town! Date: Monday, July 13thTime: 3pm-5pmLocation: Waller Street between 11th & 12th (Central Austin)Contact: please RSVP to Margaret at: africanamericanoutreach@gmail.com

 Community Cleanup7/14/09Help cleanup Austin this summer by volunteering at an African American Outreach workday around town! Date: Tuesday, July 14thTime: 9am-11amLocation: Curve Street @ Catalpa Street (Central Austin)Contact: please RSVP to Margaret at: africanamericanoutreach@gmail.com

 Community Cleanup7/15/09Help cleanup Austin this summer by volunteering at an African American Outreach workday around town! Date: Wednesday, July 15thTime: 3pm-5pmLocation: Amber Street @ Olive Street (Central Austin)Contact: please RSVP to Margaret at: africanamericanoutreach@gmail.com